Biden in Israel, hundreds dead at Gaza hospital bomb scene and more: 5 stories to know today |
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October 18, 2023:
1. U.S. President Joe Biden arrives in Israel, pledging solidarity in its war against Hamas and backing its account that the hospital blast in Gaza was caused by militants. 2. Hundreds of people were killed by an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Palestinian authorities say the blast was caused by an Israeli air strike. but Israel says a Palestinian barrage had caused the blast. 3. Public fury erupts at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the government’s failure to prevent the recent massacre by Hamas gunmen. 4. Republican Jim Jordan lost his first U.S. House speaker vote. Another vote is scheduled for Wednesday. 5. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for the Belt and Road Initiative and invited global investment in the Northern Sea route, which he said could deepen trade between east and west. Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ #israel #gaza #hospital #hamas #gazastrip #palestinian #biden #netanyahu #humanitarianaid #us #china #russia #republicans #usa #politics #jimjordan #morningnews #headlines #News #reuters #newsfeed Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en |